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Chicken sandwich vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken sandwich and Pasta?

  • Pasta has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, and Calcium than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 126 times more Sodium than Pasta. Chicken sandwich has 753mg of Sodium, while Pasta has 6mg.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.7%
Contains more Potassium +920.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Manganese - 0.224
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.7%
Contains more Potassium +920.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Manganese - 0.224

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1026.5%
Contains more Folate +36.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1026.5%
Contains more Folate +36.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +216.1%
Contains more Fats +965.7%
Contains more Other +771%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Water +40.1%
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +216.1%
Contains more Fats +965.7%
Contains more Other +771%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Water +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3513.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3513.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich Pasta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 16.28g 5.15g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 1.05g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 250kcal 131kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Pasta
Fiber 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 6mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.14mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 63mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.61mg 0.56mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.219mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 20IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.209mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.15mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.992mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.183mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.034mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 35mg 33mg Pasta
Trans Fat 0.03g Pasta
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.15g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 0.124g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.429g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken sandwich
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.